Volkswagen Passat MOT Results
Registered in 201476.8% pass rate
from 16,078 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Passat is unusually good or bad.
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7.9% fail on
Suspension
(68% worse than other 2014 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(190% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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2.2% fail on
Springs
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2.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.2% fail on Coil spring
- 0.019% fail on Mounting
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2.2% fail on
Coil springs
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0.88% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(69% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Ball joint
- 0.037% fail on Linkage
- 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.087% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
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0.056% fail on
Sub-frames
(190% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
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0.025% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.0062% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes
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4.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(190% worse than other 2014 cars)
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6.5% fail on
Tyres
(37% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Size/type
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4.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(32% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(18% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(110% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.019% fail on All direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Headlamps
(37% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.044% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0062% fail on Matched pair
- 0.0062% fail on Dipswitch
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0.35% fail on
Reversing lamps
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(50% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(50% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(50% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Electrical equipment
(60% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Horn
- 0.0062% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0062% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.025% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.025% fail on Position lamp
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0.012% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.012% fail on Switch
- 0.0062% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.0062% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0062% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(18% better than other 2014 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Brakes
(20% better than other 2014 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(19% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads (18% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Brake linings
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1.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(30% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Brake discs (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(19% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Brake performance
(49% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Service brake performance
(31% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Rbt
(31% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.012% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0062% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
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0.58% fail on
Rbt
(31% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(82% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(58% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(57% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
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0.075% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(57% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.012% fail on
Parking brake performance
(95% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Rbt
(95% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.012% fail on
Rbt
(95% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Service brake performance
(31% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.49% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.16% fail on Electronic parking brake (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.019% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0062% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.0062% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.0062% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.8% fail on
Visibility
(30% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Bonnet (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.087% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.087% fail on Windscreen
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0.050% fail on
View to rear
- 0.050% fail on Mirrors
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1.3% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.47% fail on
Transmission
(32% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Drive shafts
(31% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Joints (34% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.019% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.019% fail on Joints
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0.45% fail on
Drive shafts
(31% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Exhaust system
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0.31% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Other passenger's door
(5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.037% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.037% fail on Door condition
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0.012% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.012% fail on Door condition
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0.26% fail on
Other passenger's door
(5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Bumpers
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0.050% fail on
Body
- 0.044% fail on Other body component
- 0.0062% fail on Panel
- 0.025% fail on Undertray
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0.019% fail on
Fuel system
(78% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Pipe
- 0.0062% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.0062% fail on System
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0.012% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.0062% fail on
Load security
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0.0062% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.0062% fail on Tailgate condition
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0.0062% fail on
Tailgate
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0.47% fail on
Transmission
(32% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(20% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(22% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Compression ignition
(29% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (82% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Spark ignition
(60% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.76% fail on
Compression ignition
(29% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.056% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.012% fail on Other leaks
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0.019% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.019% fail on Undertray
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(22% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(53% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.29% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Airbags
- 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.35% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.31% fail on Attachment (48% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Condition
- 0.0062% fail on Hubs
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0.34% fail on
Steering
(57% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Electronic power steering (22 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Steering linkage components
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Steering gear
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.0062% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0062% fail on Other components
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0.28% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.28% fail on Registration plates
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0.0062% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.0062% fail on
Doors
- 0.0062% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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0.0062% fail on
Doors
Read the Honest John Review
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Volkswagen Passat (2011 - 2015)
Incredibly spacious as a saloon or estate, excellent range of engines and trim levels, comfortable and refined on the move.